A processable total synthesis of a potent antitumor agent, desoxyepothilone F (dEpoF, 21- hydroxy-12, 13-desoxyepothilone B, 21-hydroxyepothilone D), has been accomplished. The route is highly convergent. The new technology has also been applied to a total synthesis of 12, 13-desoxyepothilone (dEpoB). The crucial point of departure from previous syntheses of dEpoB and dEpoF involves presentation of the C1-C11 sector for Suzuki coupling with C3 ...